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S57 FGX

1999 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

71,927 mi
Last recorded71,927 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2015
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Corsa65,940 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS57 FGX
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2015 71,927 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 18 Jun 2015 71,917 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Jun 2014 69,383 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

nearside wiper small split

Pass 17 May 2013 66,182 miles
Fail 17 May 2013 66,182 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 11 May 2012 62,918 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 10 May 2012 62,916 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 May 2011 58,455 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

some under body corrosion

Fail 7 May 2011 58,455 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

some under body corrosion

Fail 14 Dec 2010 58,447 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front number plate cracked

vehicle underbody corroded

Fail 7 Jan 2010 46,925 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 7 Jan 2010 46,925 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2009 43,982 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

damage to rear bumper

Fail 7 Jan 2009 43,982 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

damage to rear bumper

Pass 9 Nov 2007 40,155 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 37,626 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2007 37,612 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 7 Mar 2006 34,202 miles

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Corsa?

Based on 26,893,546 MOT tests across 2,075,660 vehicles.

69.7%
Pass Rate
5,229
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
2,075,660
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 835,831
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 597,639
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 535,815
constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing 493,740
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 422,813
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S57 FGX is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 1999 Vauxhall Corsa models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.1% with a typical mileage of 65,940 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Vauxhall Corsa fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 835,831 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S57 FGX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Corsa typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 27 years old, this Vauxhall Corsa is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was S57 FGX registered?

S57 FGX is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 15 January 1999.

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